Senior Art Director

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse. 

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences.  Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work. 

What You’Ll Do

• Creates and leads original designs from concepts, able to direct those efforts in others through completion
• Leads and sets standards with multiple approaches in multivariate/optimization efforts and generates original visual directions for non-page based media
• Master of layout, typography, illustration, photography, and sets standards for new creative arenas as they emerge demonstrated expertise with design programs such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign
• Understands the strategic business intent of specific projects and audience/customer goals.
• Work with Associate Creative Director(s) and Creative Director(s) to ensure maximum effectiveness of various concepts.
• Team player willing to do whatever it takes to make the work better
• Able to support pitches and sales efforts

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as professional Senior Art Director in multimedia agency, advertising agency, or design studio, with extremely strong design portfolio.
• Thorough knowledge of design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Ability to not only direct creative teams but physically generate amazing work.
• Proven ability to communicate creative solutions with confidence, ease and clarity.
• Strong understanding of information design and the topology of information for the web.
• Full understanding of browser/platform constraints as they affect online design and professional understanding of typography in both print and screen media

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 

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